Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-05
THE LAIRD.DANIEL CASE.
The Stabbing Affray At the Surgeon
Generals Office.

LATTERS ATTEMPT TO SEDUCR HIS Q.'N DAUGH-
TER-rHE CASE SENT 10 THE GRAND JURY.
The case OF Andrew J. Laird, the clerk in the
Ad1utant Generals Office charged with seriously
cutting DR.. Zadok T. Daniel clerkin the Surgeon.
Generals Ofce, on the twentieth of last month, as
published in the STAR at the time, was called fol
trial in the Police Court this afternoon. Assistant
District Attorney Lavender appeared for the prose
cution and Messrs Campbell Darlington and Jno
L Pugh, son Of Senator Pngh, for the defendant
Col. Cook was also present looking after the In.
terests OF the prosecuting witness.
Mr.. Lavender called the case to the attention OF
the court, and presented warrant charging the
defendant with assault and battery with intent to
Kill. Mr.. Lavender said he was ready for trial.
Nh. CARRINGTON SURPRISED.
Mr.. Darlington said that he had been taken by
surprise as he expected the to be heard On an
Information for simple assault. The case coming
up on oft, he did not suppose that the court
could hear tue testimony for the defendant, al
though he would be glad to have both sides heard
In this court. When the case is heard by jury he
thought the testimony would excuse the defen-
dant. Mr.. Darlington said he expected to show
an attempt by the prosecuting witness to Sc
duce the nfteen-year-old daughter OF the defen-
dant
81 object to the statement being made by coun.
sci, said Mr.. Lavender, unless the case Is to be
heard.
the Judge said he would permit, it as it might
anect the question OF bail.
Mr. Darlington said that this was one OF those
difficult cases in Which the Jury was not only to
determine whether an assault had been commit
ted, but also whether at the time the 0nfenSe was
committed the defendant was responsible for his
acts.
MIR. Lavender said that the statement OF Mr.
Darlington reflected ON the prosecuting witness.
lie Was prepared to say that there was
NO FOUNDATION FOR SUCH CHARGE
against DR.. Daniel, and the Government was pre-
pared to rebut that statement by proof.
The judge said that from the statement made by
counsel the case was peculiar one suitable for a
jury. AS the case Is presented on warrant 1t
could not properly be heard upon its merits
Mr.. Carnngton said that under the c1rcurn.
stances he would waive an examination.
The case was sent to the grand jury, bonds $500,
October Weddings.
Mr. cHAs- Il. RENNEKER AND MISS MATTE MORGAN
MARRIED IN CHRIST CHURCH THIS MORNING.
COMING EVENT.
Miss Matte Morgan and Mr. Chas. Il. Rennekel
were married at Christ church, southeast this
morning at 10 O'Clock, The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Mr. Williams rector Of the church
The ushers were Mr. Geo. Renneker, brother ol
the groom; Mr.. j. B. Danforth, Dr.. D. Olean Leech
and Dr.. G. G. ODer. Mr.. Frank Morgan was bes,
man 10 the groom, and Mr.. Chas Morgan escorted
the BRIDE TO the altar and gave her In marriage
The bride wore handsome travelling dress OF
autumn brown. The uadersk1rt was of brown
moire antique, and over 1t was tasteIully draped
pOlonaise OF English lady's cloth. The bonnet O
brown silk was frightened by high trimming Of
pale cream color, and she carried large bouquet o
Marechal Neil roses Some OF the guests at the
church were: Chief Engineer Hunt and family
Mrs George Hunt, Mrs. Keech. Mrs Carrie ObeI
and daughters, Mrs. Renneker, Miss Boisseau. Mr.
NJ. F. DlxsOn, Mr.. and Mrs. Weller and the Messrs
Morgan. Mrs. Morgan, the mother OF the bride. /.
an invalid, and was, therefore, unable TO be pres
ent at the church Mr.. and Mrs. Renneker drove
from the church to the railroad station and went
nOrthward on wedding journey.
kev. Odeil s. Smith, or New York, and Miss Ids
Norment, daughter OF Mr. Samuel Norment, one
OF the most prominent OF our business men, viii
be married at the Metropolitan NJ. L. church thi.
evening at 7:3O O'Clock Dr. J: T.. Ward, Of West
minister, Md, an uncle OF the bride, will Of1ciate
and will be assisted by Rev. DR.. Newman, pastor
of the Metropolitan church. Prot. A. w. Harris
OF philadelphia, and Mr. Cnas. Scott, Jr., OF Phila
delphia, Mr: Frank Hurley, OF Baltimore, and MI
George II. Matthews, OF New York, will act a
ushers at the church. Mr.. Thos. Humasson, O.
New Briton, Conn.,, will play the organ. There
VIII De no best man. The groOm's present TO his
pride Is an elegant gold enameled watch ant
chatea1ne. MI. =. F. Norment presented his sister
with pair OF diamond earrings. The scores Of
other wedding gifts comprise valuable articles Of
practical use and decorative qualities.